Moats accumulated 11.5 sacks and started 25 of 59 games for the franchise. He went on to play for New Orleans, Houston and the New York Giants. But first, a recap of the countdown so far. )[citation needed], From 1973 to 2020, five major changes were made. Oneof the very few safeties to be named Defensive Player of the Year. For example, quarterbacks and halfbacks usually played in the defensive back field and so had numbers in the 1049 range, defensive line numbers ranged from 5089, while linebackers (who often played fullback or tight end on offense) could have just about any number. Seahawks RB Chris Carson gets honorable mention. The four-time All-Pro wore the digits for four teams in his 12-year career, which ended with 136 sacks (including 22 in 2011 for Minnesota). Zeke needs a big year to confirm he remains a top 10 ball-carrier. Howard is motivated after several years of top production on the outside. And no real competition, either. But White a seven-time All-Pro, co-MVP of Super Bowl 12 and one of the most-feared interior pass rushers ever, hence his nickname "Manster" remains the quintessential 54. But his real strength was protecting the quarterback from the left tackle position as a full-time starter for nine of his thirteen seasons from 1969 to 1981. If they later change positions, they can keep their prior number, unless it conflicts with the eligible receiver rule; that is only players that change positions from an eligible position (such as receiver or back) to an ineligible position (such as an offensive lineman) are required to change numbers if they change position. He's due for a big year as the headliner of New England's backfield. Just an absolutely loaded number, with a handful of elite linebackers: Eric Kendricks, Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David, Dont'a Hightower. He played in four games with four starts before a suspension cut his time in Silver and Black short. NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team DT Tim Bowens; 94. He joined Washington in 1962, making the franchise the last in the NFL to integrate. Maybe he's not appreciated enough individually despite being a central figure in Pittsburgh's famed "Steel Curtain" defense. 2022 Rules Changes and Points of Clarification, Summits showcase pipeline for minority coaches, GMs, Their Causes, Their Impact: Player-Led Initiatives a Multiplying Force for Good. The Las Vegas Raiders and Nike teamed up to donate $5,000 in equipmentto the Bonanza High School and Valley High School football teams and the Legacy High School and Western High School flag football teams. Man, this is close. Somehow, he's held this spot for years on end. He managed to distinguish himself despite playing on dreadful Cardinals teams in the 1990s. 12, 32 was donned by Marcus Allen, Ottis Anderson, Franco Harris, Edgerrin James and O.J. Only Jonnu Smith, Gerald Everett and Austin Hooper offer competition. 3 NBA All-Defensive First Team (1997, 1998, 2001) The "Nitschke Luncheon" is a rite of passage for new Hall of Fame enshrinees. pic.twitter.com/L3988yMM1F. Lots of good blockers here, when they're healthy: Tyron Smith, Taylor Lewan, Andrew Whitworth. Only Brady has more Super Bowl rings than this fierce pass rusher (100 career sacks), who was the first to collect five. DT Bob Baumhower; 72. Players in the National Football League (NFL) wear uniform numbers between 0 and 99, with no two players on a team able to wear the same number outside of the offseason. Now it appears Donald, who still has time to add to his trio of defensive MVPs, could forever be the signature 99, his durability distinguishing him from Watt. He played in 26 games with 22 starts and recorded 7.5 sacks, forced 2 fumbles and logged 105 solo tackles. Named an All-Decade player in both the 1970s and '80s, Payton is head and shoulders above other luminary RBs Earl Campbell, Joe Perry and Thurman Thomas. The system had three different number groupings for offense and three for defense. The one and only Sammy Baugh. Certain numbers may only be worn by players in specific positions, thus assisting the officials in determining penalties. NFL Football Operations mission is to establish a culture of clarity, consistency and credibility in all aspects of the greatest game. And unlike "Prime Time," the Night Train brought the wood, too. As the Raiders prepare for their Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos, view past matchups between the Silver and Black and their division rival. When it went into effect, players who had played in the league before the 1973 season were given a grandfather clause to continue wearing their now-prohibited numbers. 32 is the Steelers most intriguing, yet most important. [5] In March 2023, NFL owners passed a playing rule change that the No. His health this year will go a long way in determining whether he remains the top dog in 2022. But Travis Kelce does already have a claim on 87 and, apparently, plenty of runway to bolster it and perhaps obtain all of the significant tight end receiving records before he's through. He helped the Raiders win two Super Bowls. 60. Calais Campbell owns the all-time edge, but Allen is a force on Washington's ferocious front. 2:07. Watch as former running back Mark van Eeghen discusses his draft night experience and being selected by the Raiders in the 1974 NFL Draft. How good a left tackle was he? Make that two Titans pass catchers in the first 11 numbers. He also played for more than half of the defensive snaps in the Super Bowl XXX loss to the Dallas Cowboys. DE/LB Jason Taylor; 98. As the Raiders prepare for their Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, view photos from past matchups between the two teams. Jamal Adams once looked like a lock here. Currently, Olsavsky is heading into his sixth season as the inside linebackers coach under Mike Tomlin where he has overseen a strengthening of that particular unit. Join our linker program. Generally when a number is retired, future players for the team may not wear it. A two-time All-Decade performer, the nine-time Pro Bowler reached double-digit sacks in ten different seasons. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 14. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. In 1997, Olsavsky left for Cincinnati, but didnt see action for the Bengals. and was a Pro Bowl guard for 12 of them. As of 2023, players are generally required to wear numbers within ranges based on their positions as shown in the following table. Whitney Mercilus, DE, Texans. Two players may also share the same number, although they may not play during the same down. 60 from 1964-65 before switching to No. He's aged like a fine wine. Who said No. The Raiders selected Moore in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Connecticut. Mercilus is now the best player wearing the number . With the vision of Giants coordinator Tom Landry, Huff popularized the middle linebacker position more so when CBS News documented"The Violent World of Sam Huff" as the NFL rose to prominence in the 1950s. T Branden Albert; 75. Few defensive backs have hovered around the ball as well. 94 in 2007, and No. . 10 after earning the receiving triple crown - and Super Bowl MVP - last . A bummer he retired at 28, but his eight seasons couldn't have been much more spectacular. So as we wait to see who takes ownership of the NFL's version of "Agent Zero," what better time to reflect and appreciate those who have mostly become synonymous with the NFL's other 100 jersey numbers (and, no, that's not a typo). Moats now does Steelers broadcating for The Fan, 93.7 in Pittsburgh and has a podcast series as well. Luke Kuechly was the player most associated with No. It has been a popular jersey number for decades with success of athletes across the board. XFL, Seattle Seahawks | 27K views, 115 likes, 12 loves, 31 comments, 8 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ESPN: Welcome back to XFL Today! The best players to wear 55 as their jersey numbers are sprinkled across all major sports. Fellow former Vikings lineman Sheldon Richardson would've gotten consideration as well, had he not switched to No. The numbers used relate to the player's primary position when they are first assigned a number. A year from now, Herbert might be the no-brainer. 6 of 10. This would belong to Deshaun Watson if it weren't for the massive uncertainty surrounding the Texans QB's career. "GOAT" was the term long associated with Rice and deservedly so before it really gained traction with Brady. Who would you say is the best to don No. 3325) No. Get the comprehensive list of every Defensive End for each NFL pro football team LB Nick Buoniconti; 84. (In Joiner's case, was also the last active AFL player in the NFL at that point. Listen below and follow the Pick Six podcast for a daily dose of NFL goodness. Find out more. The National Football League numbering system dates from a large-scale change of their rules in 1973, subsequently amended in various minor ways. . The NFL named him NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice. Still the only player to win league MVP honors five times. The most elite cover man in a decent crop of them: Marshon Lattimore, William Jackson III, Joe Haden, Kyle Fuller, Logan Ryan. This is still a reliable target when healthy. The Raiders selected McClain in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Simpson. 2023 National Football League. GALLERY: The NFL's best players by number, from 00 to 99. 55? You can also argue for Devin White, who appears to have the higher ceiling after a promising postseason. The countdown to the start of the 2022 regular season has begun now that we're under 100 days away, so we'll honor every day the best players to wear the corresponding number for the Dolphins. 21 but wore 37 his age when he joined the Ravens in his final two seasons, when he couldn't dislodge his preferred number from fellow DBChris McAlister. Eligibility restrictions apply. As the Raiders prepare for Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium, view past matchups of the Silver and Black hosting their division rival. He was the AAFC MVP in 1947 and co-MVP in 1948. 92. If you grew up watching the NFL in the 1980s, Raiders TETodd Christensen, Cardinals S Tim McDonald and Chargers RB Chuck Muncie were familiar figures. With the "Mel Blount Rule" implemented in 1978, defenders could no longer bump them more than 5 yards downfield. 6721) No. Otherwise all players can be numbered 199; the NCAA makes no stipulation on defensive players. Graham was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and the Browns have retired his No. Every week, officials take the field ready to put months of preparation, training and hard work on display, knowing that the whole world and the Officiating Department is watching. Let's get right to it, starting from the top at No. All Rights Reserved. Number: 55. DT Randy Starks; 93. Greatest strong safety ever? 55 comes in 7th place. Zimmerman was an All-Decade player in both the 1980s and '90s, retiring as a champion on Elway's blind side. Additionally, during a game a player may play out-of-position, but only after reporting in to the referees, who will announce to the stadium that a specific player number has reported in (for example "Number 61 has reported as an eligible receiver") to alert the opposing team, other officials, and the audience that a player is legally out-of-position. One of the very last pure fullbacks, the three-time Super Bowl champ was a huge component of Emmitt's Smith's success in Dallas and also an underrated weapon himself, catching nearly 300 passes in his 11-year career. Edmunds started every game his two seasons with Miami, but he was waived-injured before the 1970 season and never played again. What the organization does to start the second round will be must-see. Otto and former Houston OilersPro Bowl WRKen Burrough will forever be associated with double nil unless the NFL returns it to circulation. Maybe one of the most underrated up-and-coming linebackers in the NFL. Chargers QB Justin Herbert and Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins are equally as spectacular at their respective peaks. In American football, uniform numbers are displayed on both the front and back of the jersey, and in many cases the sleeves, shoulder pad, or occasionally helmets. An oft-overlooked piece of Baltimore's NFL-pacing rushing attack. 3 NBA blocks leader (19941996) Maybe the Chargers' best addition of 2021. Enough said. Jedrick Wills Jr. is a name to watch, too. 58: Jack Lambert. 99 with the freakish Donald. As the Silver and Black prepare for the Week 12 game against the Seattle Seahawks, take a look back at their past matchups through the years. Older brother Joey Bosa has done more, and neither Cameron Heyward nor Kenny Clark are slouches. But hes still not worth $230 million guaranteed. OL Jeff Dellenbach; 64. The 12-time Pro Bowler barely gets the nod over fellow DBs Willie Brown, Ty Law, Darrelle Revis, Willie Wood and Charles Woodson though Woodson might have prevailed had his best years in Green Bay not been spent in No. Players who wear numbers from 50 to 79 are, by rule, prohibited from catching or touching forward passes if their team is in possession of the ball and may not line up in a position that allows them to do so, unless explicitly indicated to the referee during a tackle-eligible play. Kennedy somehow earned 1992 Defensive Player of the Year honors for a 2-14 Seahawks team, the mammoth defensive tackle recording a career-best 14 sacks. 23 is synonymous with many basketball stars, but NFL players love the number just as much. DE Kendall Langford, 69. DT Bob Heinz; 71. The NFL imposed a more rigid numbering system in 1973. In concert with Unitas, he was one of the early receiving technicians, combining sure hands and revolutionary route running to become one of the league's foremost weapons on the way to holding the career records forreceptions (631) and receiving yardage (9,275) at the time of his retirement following the 1967 season. Wide receivers wore a number in the 80s or low double-digits, 10-19. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Bobby Wagner is coming. NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992) 28 players wear this number, and a lot of them get paid to lock up the opposition. The top players at each number so far have been: 99. [4], Two players, both placekickers, have worn No. Who were the most notable Steelers to wear number 55? He had an ungodly 21 sacks in just 12 games during the strike-shortened 1987 campaign. As the Silver and Black prepare for the Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, take a look back at their past matchups through the years. G Ed Newman; 63. No. His first four seasons were as good as any back's before a knee injury sent him into sharp decline and a premature retirement. 2 NBA rebounding leader (2000, 2001) Who's betting against another 1,000-yard season this year? An NFL icon of the 1960s as the (scary) defensive face of the powerhouse Packers. With all of the Hall of Famers that roamed Three Rivers Stadium during those days, the blindside bodyguard named Jon Kolb remains one of the most crucial from that dynasty. DT Jordan Phillips; 96. As a reminder about the ground rules, the top three will be determined only by what the players did while wearing that uniform for the Dolphins. Most Notable: Arthur Moats 2014-2017, Joey Porter 1999-2006, LB Jerry Olsavsky 1989-1997, Dennis Dirt Winston 1985-1986, Jon Kolb 1969-1981 (pictured below). The changes included the addition of numbers 119 and 8089 for running backs, 19 and 2049 for wide receivers, 139 for tight ends and linebackers, and 119 for defensive backs. Earlier, defensive players wore numbers that reflected their offensive position, as many players played both offense and defense. 0", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Football_League_uniform_numbers&oldid=1147449168, This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 01:16. Steelers officially announce the additions of Tanner Muse and Braden Mann. Ironically, 1992 was the only season Kennedy did not wear 96 he instead played in 99 that year, honoring his late friend, fellow DTJerome Brown, an Eagles star killed before the season in a car accident. I can't. Even at a time when the passing game dominates and the schedule has expanded to 17 games, it's going to take a true unicorn to surpass Rice's litany of receiving records. One of the best DBs and return men in history, his 79 INTs trail only Krause. Earnest Rhone made the Dolphins as an undrafted rookie and went on to play 116 games over 10 seasons with 54 starts. From speed to size to hands to swagger to intelligence, perhaps thequintessential receiver assuming he was engaged, of course. Both guys are maulers for good O-lines. LB, Bears. One of Marino's original bodyguards, Stephenson was perhaps on his way to becoming the greatest center everbefore a knee injury cut his career short at eight seasons. Haason Reddick is another name to watch, so long as his 2020 wasn't a flash in the pan. Football is an essential piece of America's fabric, uniting fans, players and communities with a simple yet powerful bond. Some, such as No. Porter was named a Pro Bowler and All-Pro on three occasions and the 2002 Steelers Co-MVP was the first player in NFL history to record 70 sacks and 10 interceptions. In that teams first ever home Monday Night Football game, New Orleans hosted the Steelers and Winston intercepted a pass in the fourth quarter and returned it 47 yards for a touchdown, which won the game against his former team. Nothing special here, but Pugh has experience on Arizona's revamped front. But they don't trump the historical significance of Williams, the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl and in smashing, gutsystyle. The number 0 was made legal in 2022, although it remains banned as the first digit of a two-digit number.[7]. Still doesn't get nearly enough credit for his production. ButTingelhoff played 240 consecutive regular-season games over 17 years as a mainstay of the 1960s and 1970s Minnesota Vikings and one of the premier centers of his time. [1], In 2021, NFL owners passed a rule expanding available numbers and simplifying the numbering system. DE-LB Kim Bokamper; 57. 1019) No. This numbering system originated in college football and was used only informally in the NFL until 1952; the backs were given numbers in the 1049 range and the offensive line numbers in the 5089 range. This resulted in many star players having to change their numbers mid-career. 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